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Groove-leaf Sugarbush

Protea canaliculata Andrews
Groove-leaf Sugarbush
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Protea canaliculata, known as the Groove-leaf Sugarbush, is a flowering shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa and was first described in 1806 by Andrews.

Description

Protea canaliculata is a shrub species belonging to the genus Protea within the Proteaceae family. It is found in the Cape Provinces of South Africa. The species was first published in 1806 by the botanist Andrews. Commonly referred to as the Groove-leaf Sugarbush, it is part of the Protea genus, which is well-represented in the region.

Other common names

Groove-leaf Sugarbush

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Protea polygaloidesScolymocephalus canaliculatusErodendrum paeoniflorumProtea harmeri

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